The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law.
Author: Eli Aquino
Eli Aquino began working with The562 as part of its inaugural intern class in 2021 and continued throughout high school as a freelancer. He joined The562’s staff in 2024 and was later promoted to Editorial Associate & Staff Writer. He is currently entering his second year at Long Beach State.
CIF-SS Boys’ Water Polo Brackets Released
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The CIF Southern Section released its boys’ water polo playoff brackets today, with three Long Beach teams set to begin the postseason next week. Wilson aims to make a statement against the top competition in the CIF-SS, while Long […]
Boys’ Water Polo: Wilson Claims Another Undefeated Moore League Championship
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson boys’ water polo team claimed a win over Jordan earlier this week to close out the regular season, capping off another undefeated […]
CIF Girls’ Volleyball: Lakewood Can’t Hold On in Five-Set Loss to Providence
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. It’s no longer a surprise when Lakewood ends up in a gritty five-set battle — the Lancers have played four of them over the last two postseasons. But for the first time in that stretch, they ended up on the wrong side of […]
FEATURE: Jordan Boys’ Water Polo Makes Program History Amidst Pool Uncertainty
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. The Jordan boys’ water polo program had a historic regular season for its success in the pool—but what the team endured outside […]
Wilson’s Sacha Zalamea Competes at 2025 USA Softball SoCal x Tokyo Exchange Event
Wilson softball star Sacha Zalamea participated on USA Softball’s U-18 Women’s All-Star Team last week against Metro Tokyo Softball, in the 2025 USA Softball SoCal x Tokyo Exchange Event. Team USA finished 2-1 through the three game series. The exchange series was designed to strengthen the connection between the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the upcoming […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson, Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored […]
Women’s Volleyball: Long Beach State Shakes Off Mid-Game Struggles To Beat UC San Diego
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. It wasn’t the start or the finish that tested Long Beach State on Thursday — it was everything in between. Coming off their first conference loss of the season to UC Davis, the Beach came out energized in Thursday […]
PREVIEW: St. Anthony vs. La Salle, Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. St. Anthony is looking to carry the momentum from its first win of the season last week when they continue Del Ray League play against La Salle on Friday. The Saints relied on […]
Girls’ Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Wraps Up Undefeated Moore League Championship With Win Over Wilson
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. Tuesday night’s Moore League finale had the feel of a championship atmosphere — a feeling Long […]